Peru board adopts crossing-guard compensation, substitute-pay policy

Aug 18, 2026

The Board approved a clerk's office policy clarifying crossing-guard pay and substitute rules, including that police officers acting as substitutes would not receive extra pay, and that substitutes (when not officers) would be paid.

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The Peru Board of Public Works voted Aug. 18 to adopt a written policy clarifying crossing-guard compensation and substitute pay. Andrea said the policy breaks down how crossing guards are paid and explains substitute-pay mechanics; she noted there was no existing policy on the matter prior to this action.

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